Playworks

"Go outside and play!"

How many times did you hear this growing up?

Do parents even say this anymore?

There is a foundation now dedicated to helping make play happen, especially during the school day.

Playworks, based in Oakland CA, provides supporting research in their promotion of play.  See their page "Why Play Matters."

They also have a free online book of activities.

While play should be a spontaneous thing, promoted by those doing it, it is better to protect and promote active, outdoor recess than not.